Computer Hardware Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$155,020
↑ 57.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Computer Hardware Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Computer Hardware Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.2% since 2011 ($98,610 → $155,020)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $155,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,020 | +12.3% |
| 2023 | $138,080 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $132,360 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $128,170 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | $119,560 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $117,220 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $114,600 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | $115,120 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | $115,080 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | $111,730 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $108,430 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | $104,250 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | $100,920 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $98,610 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.